Stihl MS 261 User Manual

23MS 261, MS 261 C
5.3 Brake Lever
– Troubleshooting,
b
3.2
– Remove the brake band,
b
5.2
– Engage the chain brake.
The brake spring is now relaxed.
: Use the assembly tool
1117 890 0900 to disconnect the
brake spring (1) from the anchor
pin (arrow).
– Remove the brake spring from
the brake lever.
– Remove the shroud,
b
6.4
: Take out the screws (arrows).
– Lift the hand guard a little and
remove the fan housing.
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1
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: Remove the E-clip (1).
: Pull the hand guard (1) and brake
lever (2) off the pivot pins
(arrows) together.
– Remove the hand guard and
brake lever.
: Take the brake lever (2) out of the
hand guard (1).
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1
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1
2
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1 2
– Inspect the pivot pins and replace
if necessary, b
b
5.6
– Inspect the cam lever and
replace if necessary,
b
5.5
Installing
– Clean the pivot pins and
disassembled parts,
b
15
– Lubricate the pivot pins,
b
15
: Hold the brake lever (2) so that
the brake spring attachment point
(arrow) is at the top.
: Push the brake lever (2) into the
recess in the hand guard (1) and
line up the holes.
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Stihl MS 261 Specifications

General

Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain gauge	1.6 mm
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	400 mm
Automatic oiling	Yes
Oil tank capacity	0.27 L
Fuel tank capacity	0.5 L
Engine displacement	50.2 cm³
Engine power	3.8 hp
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	5200 g